Using only hand tools and a drill, Tom Silva makes minor floor damage disappear with a simple and effective dutchman...

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Global textiles and storied furniture create a sophisticated sleep spot

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Tom Silva points out some pitfalls to avoid when installing attic insulation

Masonry contractor Mark McCullough gives us some good rules of thumb to go by

Thrifty shopping and some fool-the-eye fixes give a small, dated cook space a brighter, more modern look

Trowel concrete resurfacer over your worn walkway, and you'll have a brand new, durable surface with uniform color

Perfect for trim, this dark shade looks swell on walls, too

   

The probability of a home surviving a wildfire greatly increases with two fire-wise home improvements: fire-retardant...

Quick home security upgrades that could save you and your family from burglaries, robberies, and home invasions...

A cozy place to gather friends and family on cool fall nights—build one this weekend! PLUS, learn how you can get all...

Ready for more interesting hues than hunter green, colonial red, and basic black? Our color expert offers 17...

Five surefire ways to keep unwanted house guests from putting a damper on your holiday gatherings

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows you the best ways to get rid of leaves for any size yard.

Connecting downspouts to buried drainpipes can help dry out a wet basement and soggy lawn

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Want to learn how to trap and zap germs this flu season? We asked Dr. Amy E. Kirby, a public health expert at...

How to pick a complementary color scheme for your next paint job

This elegant pattern works all season long, from Halloween to Thanksgiving!